Americas

Venezuela

At least 24 Venezuelan security killed in US operation to seize Maduro

The death toll for Venezuelan security officials comes after Cuba’s government on Sunday announced that 32 Cuban military and police officers working in Venezuela had also been killed.

06/01/2026

Markets

Morgan Stanley files to launch Bitcoin and Solana ETFs

Morgan Stanley is diving into crypto waters after filing to launch Bitcoin and Solana ETFs on Tuesday. The move signals major US banks are no longer sitting on the sidelines.

06/01/2026

Earth News

Pipeline operator faces record fine after Gulf of Mexico oil spill

Regulators say the 2023 spill off Louisiana could have been far smaller if risks had been addressed sooner.

06/01/2026

Earth News

Smoke damage poses health ‘risks’ even after wildfires are put out

Residents who return to their homes following wildfires may be unknowingly exposing themselves to harmful chemicals.

06/01/2026

Venezuela

As Trump pitches Venezuelan oil dream, experts warn it won't be easy

President Trump has set his sights on Venezuela's vast oil reserves, the largest in the world. If consolidated under Washington’s influence, about one third of global oil reserves could end up under US control. Yet, experts are skeptical about Trump's plans, saying it won't be cheap or easy.

06/01/2026

Venezuela

Delcy Rodríguez: From Maduro's 'tigress' to Venezuela's interim leader

Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodríguez evolved from a Chávez-era civil servant into a key player under the recently-ousted Nicolás Maduro.

06/01/2026

Tech News

Amazon launches Alexa+ AI assistant on web to challenge ChatGPT

Until now, Alexa has only been available on smartphones and Amazon’s connected devices. Users with early access to Alexa+ can now access the chatbot via their web browsers.

06/01/2026

Venezuela

Venezuela's Machado says she would share Nobel Peace Prize with Trump

María Corina Machado said toppling of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was a "huge step for humanity, for freedom and human dignity".

06/01/2026

Nature

North Atlantic right whale numbers slowly rise after years of decline

Stronger laws are needed to protect the endangered whales, experts urge,

06/01/2026

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Protests erupt in La Paz over Bolivia's fuel subsidy cuts

Bolivia sees protests in La Paz after fuel subsidy cuts doubled prices. Workers marched for days as clashes broke out and talks with the government stalled.

06/01/2026

Dominica

Washington reaches asylum deal with Dominica under new visa rules

The US has reached a deal to dispatch expelled asylum seekers to Dominica as the Trump administration looks to continue its crackdown on illegal immigration.

06/01/2026

USA

UN Security Council criticises US over military operation in Venezuela

Several countries voiced their objection to the US’ dramatic military operation in Venezuela on Saturday which secured Nicolas Maduro's capture in an emergency UN Security Council session on Monday.

06/01/2026

Tech News

Nvidia and Boston Dynamics advance robotics and autonomous driving

Boston Dynamics publicly demonstrated its humanoid robot Atlas for the first time, marking it as no longer a prototype. And Nvidia expects autonomous driving to hit roads soon.

06/01/2026

Tech News

LEGO just brought out a smart brick, unlocking new generation of play

Here's everything to know about LEGO's new smart brick, which will first come to its Star Wars series.

05/01/2026

USA

Suspect arrested for vandalising US Vice President JD Vance's home

The home, in the Walnut Hills neighbourhood overlooking the city, was unoccupied at the time and Vance and his family were back in Washington, Vance said.

05/01/2026

Tech News

Elon Musk’s Grok under fire for making sexually explicit AI deepfakes

Elon Musk’s xAI is facing backlash as its chatbot Grok, a key feature on social media platform X, repeatedly generated sexually explicit images of women and minors.

05/01/2026

Venezuela

Euroviews. Europe must stop pretending there is a rules-based international order

The US seizure of Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro is not troubling because international law has once again been sidelined, but because Europeans continue to react as if this were unexpected, Danish MEP Henrik Dahl writes in an opinion article for Euronews.

05/01/2026

Colombia

Colombian president ready to 'take up arms' in face of Trump threats

Colombian President Gustavo Petro vowed to "take up arms" after US President Donald Trump threatened him and accused him of drug trafficking. The tensions follow the capture of Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro.

05/01/2026

Earth News

Trump’s push to control Venezuela’s oil sparks climate outrage

Trump says he will bring in large US companies to fix Venezuela’s oil infrastructure, despite growing calls to end fossil fuels.

05/01/2026

USA

Maduro pleads not guilty to drugs charges in first US court appearance

Maduro's lawyers are expected to contest the legality of his arrest, arguing that he is immune from prosecution as a sovereign head of state.

05/01/2026

Markets

Oil rallies after Venezuela shock while safe haven assets also rise

Washington’s action in Venezuela jolted markets, with oil showing volatile price movements as investors considered long-term supply consequences. Gold and defence stocks also inched up.

05/01/2026

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AI takes center stage at Consumer Electronics Show 2026 in Las Vegas

The CES 2026 in Las Vegas highlights AI in daily gadgets like learning robots and smart kitchen tools, with 4,000 exhibitors and 130,000 visitors.

05/01/2026

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81,796 toys collected at Hershey's teddy bear toss

Fans of the Hershey Bears threw 81,796 stuffed toys onto the ice for charity, halting play briefly. Hershey won 5-2, with the event donating to over 60 local charities.

05/01/2026

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Venezuela deals with aftermath of US strikes on Catia La Mar

Venezuela is reeling from US strikes on Catia La Mar, with fires, power outages, and severe damage reported. At least one civilian death and several injuries confirmed.

05/01/2026

Cinema

‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ crosses $1billion mark at global box office

'Avatar: Fire And Ash' is Cameron’s fourth film to cross the billion mark, following 'Titanic', 'Avatar' and 'Avatar: The Way of Water'. What does this milestone mean for a potential sequels?

05/01/2026

USA

Trump says Ukraine did not target Putin's residence as Russia claims

The US president said that following a US probe into Kremlin allegations, officials found that Ukraine did not launch an attack targeting Russian President Vladimir Putin’s residence in the Novgorod region.

05/01/2026